DISCOVER
How do we compare large numbers?
>, < and =. What are these symbols stand for?
| Symbols | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| > | “greater than” – used when one value is bigger than another. | 123 > 23 |
| < | “less than” – used when one value is smaller than another. | 23 < 123 |
| = | “equal” – When two values are equal. | 23 = 23 |
- To remember which way around the “<” and “>” symbols go:
BIG > small
small < BIG
- Always start comparing from the highest place values.
example:
– Both numbers has ten thousands place as their highest place value. Start from the ten thousands place.
87, 654 and 49, 654
is 87, 654 > 49, 654
Read: 87, 654 is greater than 49, 654.
– If both ten thousands places has the same digit then you can proceed to the next highest place value.
87, 654 and 89, 654
is 87, 654 < 89, 654.
Read: 87, 654 is less than 89, 654.
LET’S MOVE!
Activity 1
Compare the following numbers using <, > or =.
1.) 75, 000 75, 001
2.) 32, 434 32, 343
3.) 21, 030 21, 003
4.) 80,808 80,080
5.) 94, 323 94, 333
Activity 2
Which number is greater? Encircle your answer.
- 48, 327 or 48, 329
- 90, 005 or 60, 005
- 60, 121 or 60, 271
- 80, 808 or 88, 808
- 36, 500 or 36, 500
Activity 3
Mark / if the number sentence is correct and x if it is wrong.
___ 1.) 42, 300 > forty-two thousand
___ 2.) 70, 000 + 1, 000 + 200 + 30 + 1 = 71, 031
___ 3.) eighty-six thousand, seven hundred four > 86, 740
___ 4.) seventy-seven thousand, seven hundred > 70, 000 + 7, 000 + 700
___ 5.) 43, 321 < 43, 521
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